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Patent GB-2272380-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable sports ball.
Inventor: MILLS CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: A63B41/08
Filed: 1993-10-11
Abstract: An inflatable sports ball (1, 8) which comprises an inflatable bladder (2, 9) and an outer case (5, 10) surrounding the bladder, said outer case being built-up from a number of panels which are stitched together to form a shell within which the bladder can be inflated, in which each panel of the outer case comprises a laminate having an outer wearing layer (5, 10) to suit the type of sports ball, and at least one further layer (3, 13) of woven material adhering directly or indirectly to the outer layer (5, 10) and woven from yarns including high tensile yarns having high modulus of elasticity, whereby said further layer (3, 13) imparts to the laminate substantial resistance to circumferential expansion under load.
Patent GB-2284268-A (GB)
Title: Calibration device for the pendulum type stiffness tester.
Inventor: RANSOM MARK
IPC: G01N3/00
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: A device for checking the accuracy of stiffness testers that incorporate simple pendulums to measure the stiffness properties of paper and other similar materials. The device, in the form of a pulley (1), allows calibrated loads to be applied dynamically to the pendulum (5) in order to simulate instrument readings in either direction of rotation of the pendulum. The pulley is securable to the pendulum for the calibration procedure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284988-A (GB)
Title: Playpen frame suited for easy disassembly
Inventor: CHENG YING-HSIUNG
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 1993-12-21
Abstract: A frame for a playpen includes a lower frame, an upper frame, four vertical rods (32) linking the lower frame and the upper frame separably together. The upper frame has four horizontal rods (31) - two lengthwise and two lateral rods - coupled separably by means of four corner blocks (33), which are also coupled to the four vertical rods detachably. Each corner block is coupled separably to two horizontal upper frame rods by means of two contact blocks (4) fixed at two ends of a U-shaped spring (43) (or a coil spring) deposited in a hollow end portion of each of the two upper horizontal rods. The contact blocks protrude out of holes in the rods and the corner block to couple them or are pressed together thus clearing the holes to disassemble them. Each corner block is coupled to a vertical rod by a similar mechanism (4, 321, 332). A cloth cover is detachably secured to the frame by a hook (51; Figure 5) and loop (61; Figure 5) arrangement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275999-A (GB)
Title: A solid fuel heating device
Inventor: GREENALL JONATHAN LESLIE
IPC: F23B99/00
Filed: 1994-03-07
Abstract: A heating appliance (10) has a firebox (26) and an ash chamber (28). A primary preheating chamber (46) is located beneath the ash chamber (28). The preheating chamber (46) is U-shaped in cross-section and raised portions or arms (48, 50) extend upwardly and define opposite sides of the ash chamber (28). The upper flat surfaces (52, 54) of the arms (48, 50) serve as mounting blocks to support a grate above the ash chamber (28). The portions (48, 50) are in air flow communication with passages (56, 58), and air supply chamber (60) which extends across the inner face (14) of the fire front above door aperture (62). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276893-A (GB)
Title: A floor panel
Inventor: FENGLIN HOU
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1994-03-25
Abstract: A floor panel (10) for a computer room. The floor panel (10) has a first metal sheet (11) secured to a second metal sheet (12). The sheet (12) is formed with concave portions (13) extending towards the sheet (11). More particularly, each concave portion (13) has a base (15) secured to the sheet (11). Each concave portion (13) is made of a plurality of segments (16) which converge toward the bases (15), with each segment (16) itself being concave. The segments (16) are separated by deformations (17). A cementitious filler (19) may be present between the two sheets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277891-A (GB)
Title: Spray bar with pressure release valve
Inventor: DUFFY MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: B05B15/658
Filed: 1994-04-13
Abstract: A spray bar assembly, for use with a vehicle carrying a supply of liquid, eg. tar or road binder, comprises a tubular spray bar (1) having an inlet port (3) facilitating the in-flow of liquid from a reservoir and a plurality of sealable nozzles (7) for discharging a spray of liquid from the spray bar, and individual actuating means (8) associated with each of said nozzles, characterised in that the spray bar further comprises an outlet port (4) allowing liquid to return to the reservoir, the inlet and outlet ports being located at opposite ends of the spray bar, and a pressure relief valve (5) at the outlet port for controlling the pressure of liquid in the spray bar. The valve (5) will permit a leak off of excess liquid while maintaining a substantially uniform pressure in the spray bar (I) regardless of the number of nozzles (7) open. The pressure relief valve (5) may comprise a bobbin type valve controlled by compressed air at a pressure determined by reference to the desired operating pressure in the spray bar. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288112-A (GB)
Title: A method for processing carcasses
Inventor: NOONE MICHAEL
IPC: A22B7/00
Filed: 1994-06-10
Abstract: A slaughtered and bled carcass 10 is hung on a pair of hooks 11, 12 carried by respective hanger rollers 13, 14 which travel along a conveyor 15. The rollers are driven by drive dogs 16, 17. At a de-hiding station 25 the dogs 16, 17 are released from the hanger rollers 13, 14 and the rollers 13, 14 go down an infeed ramp 29 to a secondary conveyor. After de-hiding the rollers are pushed up an outfeed ramp 35 for re-engagement with the drive dogs 16, 17. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282940-A (GB)
Title: A word synchronous system for a word interleave method in a digital communication system
Inventor: TAKADA TADAYUKI
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 1991-11-27
Abstract: A word synchronous system for a word interleave method in a digital communication system includes a line demultiplexing unit 10 that receives a higher order signal HDS for demultiplexing lower order signals DATA-1 to DATA-n therefrom; a window generating unit 12 operatively connected to the line demultiplexing unit 10 for generating windows WNDW-1 to WNDW-n to demultiplex the lower order signals from the higher order signal in the line demultiplexing unit 10; and a plurality of subdemultiplexing units SUB-DMUX1 to SUB-DMUXn operatively connected to the line demultiplexing unit 10 for receiving corresponding lower order signals from the line demultiplexing unit 10 and generating a synchronous signal SYNC to the window generating means; and word synchronous detection means operatively connected to the line demultiplexing means and the window generating means for receiving the higher order signal and generating a detection signal DS to the window generating means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2298043-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus switched according to ambient light level
Inventor: ALLCOCK MICHAEL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 1995-02-18
Abstract: A fluorescent or discharge lamp with electronic ballast is arranged to be switched on automatically when the ambient light level falls to a predetermined level. This is achieved by using a photodiode D18 supplied by the low voltage circuitry of the lamp to complete a circuit and switch on the lamp. The photodiode D18 is connected to a comparator IC1 and the predetermined switching level is set by a pair of resistors R10 and R20. A time delay is provided by capacitor C9 and resistor R9 to avoid unnecessary switching on and off around dawn and dusk.
Patent GB-2299058-A (GB)
Title: Ferry Safety System
Inventor: WYNN DAVID MARTIN
IPC: B63B35/34
Filed: 1995-03-20
Abstract: A system for maintenance of stability of Maritime Passenger/Vehicle Ferries of the Roll on - Roll off type of construction by the immediate removal of free water through the vehicle deck to compartmentalised water containment tanks. Once contained the water is then drained into the ships bilge system before being automatically pumped overboard. Grating units are fitted flush into the deck. Water is drained from the tanks through pipework into the vessel's bilge system to be pumped overboard.
Patent GB-2289067-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for needling a circular nonwoven web
Inventor: JAKOB HEINRICH
IPC: D04H18/02
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: An apparatus for needling a circular, e.g. annular, nonwoven web comprises a needle board (7) and a turntable (1) with a web support (2), the needle board (7) being provided with needles only in at least one sector-shaped region (15) centered on the axis of rotation (16) of the turntable. By this means a uniform needling is effected throughout the radial extent of the web. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300025-A (GB)
Title: Motor cycle engine cylinder arrangement
Inventor: KORAL PHILIP STANLEY
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 1995-04-21
Abstract: The two cylinders are arranged in a 76{ V and the engine forms a stressed member of the motor cycle chassis.
Patent GB-2302345-A (GB)
Title: Fence post
Inventor: FRANCIS DOUGLAS ROBERT
IPC: E04H17/20
Filed: 1995-06-20
Abstract: A reinforced fence post comprising a wooden fence post 10 with an insert 11 in its lower end long enough to reinforce it against breakage at the ground level region of the foundation. If required as a replacement fence post its insert, which projects vertically from the base of the post, will fit into a hole drilled in the old fence stump 14 embedded in the foundation.
Patent GB-2290703-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger
Inventor: LOUW HENRY JOHN
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: A hanger which includes garment support means 16 for retaining garments in the proper position is described. The garment support means 16 includes a connecting part 22, 24, a carrier element 20 a pressing member 18 and a portion of reduced widths 40 located on the face of the connecting element. The portion of reduced width 40, after heating (eg during molding) and during cooling, causes the carrier element 20 and the pressing member 18 to bias towards the main bar 14 of the hanger. In addition, a stop formation 38 and raised areas 50 which increase the retention of the garment in the proper position are described. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2304893-A (GB)
Title: Power drill angle indicator
Inventor: LICENCE STEPHEN DAVID EDWARD
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 1995-09-05
Abstract: A datum body 3 contains a levelling device, and is connected by a pivot 4 to the body or casing, of a power drill, or to a supplementary body 1 which incorporates a facility to enable fitting to the accessary mounting collar of a power drill. With the datum body horizontal a scale 5 will indicate the angle relative to horizontal of the longitudinal axis of the power drill, which will result in greater accuracy when drilling holes.
Patent GB-2308973-A (GB)
Title: Stool/steps combination
Inventor: EDWARDS ALBERT
IPC: A47C12/02
Filed: 1996-01-09
Abstract: A domestic stool has a hinged part whereby it can be converted into a set of steps.
Patent GB-2300648-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring microorganisms by culture in a gel, liquifiable on agitation
Inventor: HILL EDWARD CHARLES
IPC: C12N1/20
Filed: 1996-03-20
Abstract: A process for monitoring microorganisms in a sample comprises introducing said sample into a sealable container together with a nutritive gel medium for growth of said micoorganisms, agitating said container so as to disperse said sample into said medium, allowing said medium to set in said container, and monitoring the growth and/or activity of any microorganisms within said medium, wherein said medium is either thixotropic or pseudoplastic, such that agitation causes the liquefaction thereof. The gel medium is preferably aqueous. The thixotropic or pseudoplastic agent may be a natural gum, a polymer or a mineral. The gel medium, which is preferably transparent or translucent to visible light, may comprise an indicator (preferably one which undergoes a colour change) of microbial metabolism.
Patent GB-2300870-A (GB)
Title: Anchoring device for well tools
Inventor: MEYNIER PATRICK
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: An anchoring device for a well tool, such as a seismic logging sonde, uses the elastic force produced by a volume of gas compressed in a chamber 7b of a cavity inside the body of the tool and acting on a piston 8 to open the anchoring arms 4 of the well tool against the wall of a well. They are closed again by intermittently applying an oppositely acting hydraulic force generated by an electrically motor driven pump 12, which moves the piston 8 into the return position. The piston is hydraulically coupled with the cylinders of jacks 5 operating the arms 4. A sufficient elastic force can thus be generated using a very small volume and the characteristics thereof controlling the gas injection pressure and/or the size of the clearance volume in the return position of the piston 8 can be easily adjusted.
Patent GB-2301133-A (GB)
Title: Treating contaminated land
Inventor: MCLEOD NEIL ANDREW
IPC: B09C1/10
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: Contaminated land A is treated by forming a barrier B around the contaminated area A by boring into the land, mixing the material undergoing boring with an appropriate treatment agent to form a plurality of columns 21 containing a treatment agent selected to react with or bind with the contaminants present in the land. Optionally, containment columns 20 may be formed around the treatment zone formed by the treatment columns 21. In some cases, a gate G may be formed in the barrier wall to receive a replaceable cartridge 22 of treatment material. Where necessary the treatment columns 21 may be formed into a continuous array C to provide an extended area of treatment.
Patent GB-2304069-A (GB)
Title: A process for manufacturing organic and inorganic compositions, moulded flat or extruded or injection moulded
Inventor: TAYLOR DEREK PETER
IPC: B27N3/00
Filed: 1996-06-12
Abstract: A mouldable composition comprises organic or inorganic fractionated materials singularly or in combination and coated with a fully reacted high molecular weight polyurethane resin which is modified with hydrophilic groups such that the coating is not penetrative absorbent to particles of the fraction. Water repellants are employed. The text includes different aspects of the invention and also the use of acrylic resins, resins from palm oil or salicormic oil source or from dextrose monohydrates. The resin formulations have been defined as being non-toxic. The composition is used as a substitute for wood as building and constructional materials.
Patent GB-2305886-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker cabinet formed by rotational moulding
Inventor: KNOWLES PETER GODFREY
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 1996-07-19
Abstract: There is disclosed a loudspeaker cabinet formed by a rotational moulding technique and comprising an outer skin 20 of thermoplastics material and an inner skin 21 formed from a mix of both fine and coarse thermoplastics material and a blowing agent such that the coarse material provides a lumpy inner surface 21. A charge of polyethylene powder is introduced into a mould 10 which is mounted on a rotational moulding machine to form skin 20 over the mould surface. Whilst the skin 20 is still hot a further charge of polyethylene powder and polyethylene granules alongwith a blowing agent is introduced into the mould to form skin 21 having a lumpy surface.
Patent GB-2304455-A (GB)
Title: A heat radiative ceramic plate
Inventor: KITAGAWA HIROJI
IPC: H01L23/433
Filed: 1996-08-08
Abstract: An electronic component (12) is provided with a heat radiative ceramic plate (10) that is protected from cracks. The heat radiative plate (10) is bonded to the upper surface of the electronic component (12). The ceramic plate (10) is coated by a resin layer (16). The ceramic plate (10) is a 1mm to 2mm thick quadrangular plate prepared by sintering cordierite powder, which has a high emissivity of far-infrared rays. The resin layer (16) entirely or partly covers the surface of the ceramic plate, thereby preventing the plate from breaking and/or chipping and scattering ceramic powder to the surrounding area.
Patent GB-2304272-A (GB)
Title: Headgear for protection of the head and neck
Inventor: HOWAT JONATHAN MACDONALD PRENT
IPC: A42B3/32
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: The protective headwear comprises an inner protective helmet 2 in a ball and socket relationship within an outer rigid retainer capsule 11. The retainer capsule 11 is attached to the wearer by fasteners 16 on shoulder portions 12,13 and covers the wearer's head, neck, upper spine, chest and back to protect against injuries such as whiplash. The helmet 2 is free to rotate within the retainer capsule 11, and ball bearings (21, figure 11) or a lubricant may be used to reduce the friction between them. The retainer capsule 11 may be articulated (33, figure 14) at the neck to provide shock absorbtion and some degree of movement. An integral visor 3 is on the helmet 2, with a movable visor 3a on the retainer capsule 11.
Patent GB-2316326-A (GB)
Title: Swimming exercise apparatus
Inventor: MARGOLIS ANDREW
IPC: A63B69/12
Filed: 1996-08-14
Abstract: An exercise system includes a brace member which is attached to a person and also to a fixed position relative to a body of water. The brace member restrains the movement of a person attempting to swim in the water and allows a realistic swimming action to be performed without the need for a large swimming pool. The brace is preferably made from a resilient material and fastened to a belt worn by a person. In an alternative arrangement an air stream is introduced into a tank of water in the opposite direction to the intended direction of movement of a swimmer, to restrict the movement of the swimmer.
Patent GB-2306024-A (GB)
Title: Reconfiguring i/o pins of programmable controller
Inventor: LAM PETER AR-FU
IPC: G10H7/08
Filed: 1996-09-05
Abstract: The i/o pins of a programmable controller may be configured for input or output or for both. The chosen input pins are configured to respond to a particular signal (e.g. logic high or low, rising or falling edge) by initiating execution of group of instructions (an "event"). The device may be programmed simply by dictating to what type of signal particular input pins respond and what the corresponding event-produced output is to be at the chosen output pins. The output may be to a group of signal LEDs or may be in the form of synthesized sound.
Patent GB-2305987-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the brake system of a vehicle
Inventor: JONNER WOLF-DIETER
IPC: B60T8/175
Filed: 1996-09-18
Abstract: A vehicle brake system with ASR control comprises a changeover valve USV, an intake control valve ASV, a pump sRFP2, and inlet and outlet valves EVH, AVH associated with driven rear wheels HL, HR. When the driving wheels spin on a -split surface, different pressures at the wheel brakes are required to counteract the spinning, and, in this case, pressure at the wheel brake requiring the lower pressure is modulated by the associated inlet and outlet valves and pressure at the wheel brake requiring the higher pressure is modulated by the changeover valve USV. Throughout ASR control, the pump sRFP2 is in operation and the intake control valve ASV is open. The electrically actuable intake control valve ASV could be replaced by a hydraulically actuable intake control valve.
Patent GB-2305404-A (GB)
Title: A moulded structure
Inventor: CHANDLER GRAEME ALFRED
IPC: B60C7/12
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: A moulded structure, such as a non pneumatic tyre, has core holes 19 extending inwardly from a side face 41, the shape of the core hole being defined such that its dimensional characteristics are larger inwardly within the hole than toward the surface of the side face.
Patent GB-2306624-A (GB)
Title: Temperature responsive cut-off valve
Inventor: ALDRICH DAVID
IPC: F16K31/68
Filed: 1996-10-28
Abstract: A cut-off valve (10) comprises an inlet (12), an outlet (13), a passage therebetween (14), and a valve seat (15) in the passage. A valve member (25) is biased towards the valve seat (15) by means of a biasing means (28). A retaining means (30,34 c ), is operable to retain the valve member (25) clear of the valve seat (15) against the bias of the biasing means. A temperature sensitive means (36,37) is provided which when a temperature rise above a predetermined level occurs, causes the retaining means (30,34 c ) to release the valve member (25) such that the valve member (25) closes onto the valve seat (15) to close the passage (14).
Patent GB-2313590-A (GB)
Title: Extendable fork for forklift trucks
Inventor: MOFFETT ROBERT
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: An extendable fork 1 for a forklift truck comprising a fixed inner fork part 2 and a movable outer fork part 12 slidably mounted thereon, actuating means operable to slide the outer fork part on the inner fork part, and one or more wheels or rollers 10 to facilitate the sliding of the outer fork part on the inner fork part. Preferably, the outer fork part acts as a sleeve for reception of the inner fork part. The actuating means may comprise a hydraulic ram demountably secured in a longitudinally extending slot in the inner fork part. The ram may include a cylinder 8 and a piston rod 14, the cylinder being integrally formed with the inner fork part and the piston rod extending outwardly from the cylinder with its free end connected to the movable outer fork part. A pair of vertically spaced apart mounting hooks 4 may be provided on an upright portion 3 of the inner fork part for engagement with a fork carrier of the forklift truck and an upwardly projecting pallet stop may be included at the inner end of the outer fork part.
Patent GB-2303955-A (GB)
Title: Text processing
Inventor: MITCHELL JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: Data processing apparatus receives recognition data from a speech recognition engine and its corresponding dictated audio data. A display displays the recognised words or characters and the recognised words or characters are stored as a file together with the corresponding audio data. Link data is formed to link the position of the words or characters in the file and the position of the corresponding audio component in the audio data.